MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexipipe (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear tail light damaged
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four alloys distorted/damaged on inside of rims
damage to rear mainly n/s
removed several items off windscreen that would block drivers view of the road
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexipipe (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear tail light damaged
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all four alloys distorted/damaged on inside of rims
damage to rear mainly n/s
removed several items off windscreen that would block drivers view of the road
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear road wheel bent
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heavily corroded
under trays fitted blocking view of testable components
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust heavily corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear road wheel bent
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted blocking view of testable components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear wheel out of alignment
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear wheel out of alignment
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
small stonechips to windscreen
unable to check all of underside due to covers fitted
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RJ51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RJ51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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